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Sep272023 by News DeskNo Comments

This long weekend, travel hassle-free to your hometown

One of the major religious festivals of Muslims, Eid-e-Miladunnabi, falls on Thursday this year. After that, we have the weekly holidays of Friday and Saturday, which leaves us with a long weekend. Sabbir, an employee at a private company, wanted to visit his ancestral home in Chattogram this long weekend. But as a result of taking the decision at the last minute, it was found that train and bus ticketswere not available. To save yourself from such hassles like Sabbir, you can opt for affordable, convenient, and safe Uber Intercity. At the touch of a button, you get a reliable means of getting out of town at an affordable rate. You will have the opportunity to keep the Uber car with you for up to 10 hours with this service.After pick-up from Dhaka metropolis, this service will be availa...

Sep262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Rotary Club Dhaka Mahanagar provides school uniforms and sewing machines to 200 students

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Rotary club Dhaka Mahanagar gifted school uniforms to 200 students and sewing machines to teach them to make clothes. Recently, a programme was held among the students of ‘Mirpur Free Primary School’ in Pallabi, Mirpur to distribute school uniforms and sewing machines. Shakila Akhter Mimi, President of Rotary club Dhaka Mahanagar, Former President Shrabani Sarkar, and executive committee member Dr. Afsana Chowdhury handed over the school uniforms and sewing machines to the students. Students of ‘Mirpur Free Primary School’ are delighted after getting the new dresses. After receiving the school uniform, Kumkum, a second-grade student said, "It feels amazing to get the school dress as a present. I can now wear this new outfit to school going forward.” Nasima Akhtar, a student in the...

Sep262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Inaugural ‘Platforms’ Website Launch Unveils Bangladesh’s Artistic Treasures

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Excitement is building as Platforms, a groundbreaking platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting the vibrant art scene of Bangladesh, prepares to launch its website on September 25th. This eagerly awaited online space promises to be a game-changer for emerging and seasoned artists alike, ushering in a new era of artistic expression and collaboration. Platforms is on a mission to ignite the artistic spirit of Bangladesh by providing a global stage for emerging and veteran artists. With a dedicated selection board, Platforms is committed to curating an inclusive platform that embraces artists of all forms and backgrounds. Rayana Hossain, Founder & Managing Director of ISHO, said, "We firmly believe in the power of art to transcend boundaries and unite people from all walks of ...

Sep262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Hypertension medicine from Community Clinic vital to combat non-communicable diseases

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The government has recently taken a landmark decision to include the medicine for hypertension in the drug list of Community Clinic to combat hypertension. Speedy implementation of this decision is essential to effectively control the growing prevalence and death from hypertension-related non-communicable diseases nationwide. At the same time, necessary budget must be allocated to ensure an uninterrupted supply of the medicine at Community Clinic and Upazila Health Complex. Speakers highlighted these issues at a workshop for journalists titled "Hypertension Control in Bangladesh" held at the capital's BMA Bhaban on Monday, September 25. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI)....

Sep242023 by News DeskNo Comments

The Bangladesh Safeguarding Summit brings new safeguarding standards to schools

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Safeguarding experts and school leaders came together at ‘The Bangladesh Safeguarding Summit’ to establish international standards and practices for safeguarding school students. Staged by The British Council on September 24, 2023, the event had Haileybury Bhaluka and other schools focused on making all schools safe, happy and successful, to meet the country’s evolving needs. Speakers at the event included Simon O’Grady, Founding Headmaster, Haileybury Bhaluka; Tom Miscioscia, Country Director, British Council; Emily Konstantas, CEO, Safeguarding Alliance, UK; and others resolved to appoint trained safeguarding specialists in schools and making a commitment to international safeguarding standards through the organization B-SAFE (Bangladesh Safeguarding Alliance for Educators). They agre...

Sep232023 by News DeskNo Comments

Entrepreneurs Urged to Invest in Climate Resilience Project

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Entrepreneurs can take policy support through investing in climate resilience projects in the line with government's target to generate 40 percent of the energy from renewable sources, said a top policy maker of the country. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has committed and made a bold statement that we want to provide 40 percent of the energy coming from renewable sources. As per the Mujib's Climate Prosperity Plan, we are transforming to resilient projects that lead us to turn challenges into opportunities,” Saber Hossain Chowdhury, special envoy to the prime minister, told an international climate change conference as chief guest. International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) organized the forum titled ‘Preserve Planet Earth, Dhaka-2023’ at Independent University ...

Sep212023 by News DeskNo Comments

Experts emphasized collaboration to sustain and scale the health and wellness initiatives for our workforce

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“We need to democratize the initiatives taken by the organizations and reduce barriers to accessibility of health services of our workforce”, Tuomo Poutiainen, Country Director of International Labour Organization (ILO) Bangladesh said in a roundtable on 20 September 2023 at 3 p.m. in Dhaka. He also stated, “Many organizations have taken the initiatives for vaccination, health, hygiene, nutrition, ergonomics, eyecare, etc., which is well appreciated, and from ILO, we want to focus more on scalability and replicating these initiatives in other factories to ensure the wellness of our workforce.” AYAT Education, in partnership with Integral Global and BGMEA, and supported by The John C. Martin (JCM) Foundation organized this interactive discussion on “Fostering the Health and Wellness of our...

Sep182023 by News DeskNo Comments

Munaf Mojib Chowdhury Wins The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs’ 40 Under 40 Smart Bangladesh Ict Summit & Award

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Inspiring Bangladesh, a social good company promoting inspirational stories of Bangladeshis around the globe recently hosted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs endorsed "40 Under 40 Smart Bangladesh ICT Summit & Award," at the Independent University of Bangladesh. The primary objective of this grand occasion was to shine a spotlight on the youthful innovators of Bangladesh, honoring 40 remarkable individuals under the age of 40. These exceptional young achievers were recognized for their outstanding contributions, all of which are instrumental in advancing the vision of a Smart Bangladesh and nurturing the foundations of the next-generation knowledge-based economy. Among award recipients, Munaf Mojib Chowdhury, the Partner Director of Httpool Bangladesh Ltd & the Founder of Ekshathe...

Sep172023 by News DeskNo Comments

Speakers Demanded Speedy Passage of TC Law Amendment –

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Bangladesh is significantly lagging behind in achieving global tobacco control benchmark. The Designated Smoking Areas (DSAs), as allowed by the existing tobacco control law, is a major contributor to Bangladesh's lack of progress. Speakers discussed this today (17 September 2023, Sunday) during a virtual discussion titled "WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2023 & the Bangladesh Situation", organized by PROGGA and Anti Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) with support from Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK). It was informed during the virtual discussion that WHO's recent report has drawn major focus on ensuring smoke-free environment, an issue of grave importance for Bangladesh. DSAs in hotels, restaurants, and various other public places, as allowed by the current law, fail to p...

Sep112023 by News DeskNo Comments

Regional climate conference 2023 has ended

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In collaboration with the Swiss Embassy in Bangladesh, WaterAid Bangladesh participated in the Regional Climate Conference 2023 regarding country's water and waste management sector. The session titled 'Water and Waste: Strengthening Local Governance for Urban Resilience and Sustainability' the session served as a pivotal platform for insightful discussions and meaningful dialogue among industry experts and key stakeholders. This session was held as part of the Regional Climate Conference 2023, hosted at the Sheraton Dhaka from 8-10 September 2023, witnessed the graceful presence of Mr. Md Tazul Islam, MP, Honourable Minister, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives. The Minister shared profound insights into the prevailing state of water and waste management in...